Experienced Civil Litigation And Appellate Attorneys Based In Des Moines, Iowa
Our team at Sease & Wadding has the dedication, knowledge and skill necessary to secure the effective solutions you need in business disputes, will contests, personal injury lawsuits, appeals and other complex civil litigation cases.
Providing Sophisticated Advocacy In The Des Moines Metro And Throughout Iowa
Our Areas Of Focus
True Litigators Focused On Your Goals
When you, your family or your business is facing a high-stakes legal dispute, you want trusted professionals in your corner to know how to achieve real success in the courtroom. Our attorneys at Sease & Wadding are proud to be true trial lawyers. They are deeply familiar with the intricacies of litigation and have a long track record of securing results for clients in Des Moines, Polk County and beyond.
Our team can help you protect your business and its future when commercial disputes arise. We can also guide you through other civil legal conflicts, such as those involving injury lawsuits or will contests. Additionally, our lawyers are adept at appeals and are ready to help when you need smart advocates who have repeatedly shown the ability to fix mistakes made in a lower court.
Our Legal Team
Matthew Sease
Partner
Scott Wadding
Managing Partner
Delaney Kozlowski
Associate
Scott L. Long
Of Counsel
The Depth Of Experience You Need
Experience can be the difference between success and failure in litigation and appeals. Put our team’s knowledge and resources to your full advantage. Our partners, Matthew Sease and Scott Wadding, have over 30 years of experience navigating challenging legal cases. Our clients also benefit from our close working relationship with attorney Scott Long, who is of counsel to our firm. Mr. Long has been providing trusted representation in complex commercial disputes for nearly 40 years.
Our Success Stories
$14,675,000
Scott Wadding represented Sabrina Ray’s siblings and another child harmed in the Rays’ daycare, alleging Iowa Department of Health and Human Resources repeatedly failed to protect children despite numerous abuse reports. After Sabrina’s 2017 death, the state settled: $10 million (two siblings), $4.175 million (third sibling), and $500,000 (daycare child), totaling $14,675,000. Settlements mandated systemic reforms.
$2,225,000
Scott Wadding represented a premature infant seriously injured during heart surgery when the pulmonary artery was clipped and the vagus nerve was cut—errors inconsistent with competent care. He filed a medical malpractice claim against the responsible cardiothoracic surgeon and recovered $2,225,000 to compensate the child for the resulting harm.
$1,750,000
Matt Sease obtained a verdict of over $1,750,000 following a bench trial in a complex commercial construction litigation involving the construction of the Ankeny Middle School and Ankeny High School. On appeal, nearly all of the damages were affirmed by the Iowa Court of Appeals.
Schedule A Consultation With Us Today
When you need effective solutions to complex legal problems, turn to a legal team with a track record you can trust. Arrange a confidential consultation with one of our experienced litigators at Sease & Wadding today. You can schedule one by calling us at 515-883-2222 or contacting us through our online form.
Pursue your objectives confidently with our problem-solving litigators at your side.